Medium Cool
“Beyond the age of innocence...into the age of awareness.”
Synopsis
John Cassellis is the toughest TV news reporter around. After extensively reporting about violence and racial tensions in poor communities, he discovers that his network is helping the FBI by granting them access to his footage to find suspects.
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Three Reasons: Medium CoolOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-22
Top Cast
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Robert Forster
John
Verna Bloom
Eileen
Peter Bonerz
Gus
Marianna Hill
Ruth
Harold Blankenship
Harold
Charles Geary
Harold's Father
Sid McCoy
Frank Baker
Christine Bergstrom
Dede
William Sickingen
News Director
Robert McAndrew
Pennybaker
Marrian Walters
Social Worker
Beverly Younger
Rich Lady
Edward Croke
Plain-clothesman
Doug Kimball
Newscaster
Peter Boyle
Gun Clinic Manager
Georgia Todda
Secretary
Sandra Ann Roberts
Blonde in Car
Janet Langhart
Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival
Festival / Special Debut
August 27, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 21, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.88x
+$4.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haskell Wexler
- Screenplay & Story
- Haskell Wexler
- Original Score
- Mike Bloomfield
- Original Title
- Medium Cool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- H&J Pictures, Inc., Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haskell Wexler
Haskell Wexler
Mike Bloomfield
Haskell Wexler
Verna Fields
Tully Friedman, Haskell Wexler, Jerrold Wexler
Department Leadership Roster
Haskell Wexler
Writer
Haskell Wexler
Director
Tully Friedman
Producer
Mike Bloomfield
Original Music Composer
Haskell Wexler
Producer
Jerrold Wexler
Producer
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Verna Fields
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medium Cool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Medium Cool about?
John Cassellis is the toughest TV news reporter around. After extensively reporting about violence and racial tensions in poor communities, he discovers that his network is helping the FBI by granting them access to his footage to find suspects.
Who directed Medium Cool?
Medium Cool was directed by Haskell Wexler.
Who stars in Medium Cool?
The principal cast of Medium Cool includes Robert Forster, Verna Bloom, Peter Bonerz, Marianna Hill, Harold Blankenship.
When was Medium Cool released and how long is it?
Medium Cool was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Medium Cool?
Medium Cool had a reported production budget of $800K and grossed $5.5M at the worldwide box office (6.88 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Medium Cool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Medium Cool was composed by Mike Bloomfield.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Medium Cool?
Medium Cool holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).